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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.19, 967.92 and 212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.19, 967.92 and 212.35 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.19 : 967.92 = 212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.19/967.92 = 212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.19x = 967.92 × 212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.19x = 205,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,537.81/645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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